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720p or 1080p cameras for Hikvision 7200 series DVR?

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Does the the Hikvision 7200 series DVR (HD-TVI) take advantage of 1080p cameras? Or stick with 720p camera?

 

Example cameras: Hikvision DS-2CE56C5T-VFIT3 (720p) vs. Hikvision DS-2CE56D5T-VFIT3 (1080p)

 

DVR: Hikvision DS-7216HGHI-SH

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Thanks for the reply. What does the fps really mean....does it mean that 1080p video image will be higher quality but the recording will be "choppy"? Also, can I mix 1080p and 720p cameras using the same DVR?

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FPS = frames per second, images per second.

 

720p = 1280x720 = 1 megapixel

1080p = 1920x1080 = 2 megapixel

 

If you record at 1080p, you will get double the resolution, but half the images per second.

 

Yes, you can mix 1080p and 720p.

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you can mix and match depending on your needs. 720P will work for general coverage and will save you $$. 1080P is ideal for areas you need more detail. 12FPS is still good recording frame rate so don't feel you need to record in real-time.

I just picked up some 720P HD-TVI cameras for under $20 from ALIBI. Any HD-TVI will work on this DVR.

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Thanks for your opinion. I bought bought both 720 and 1080 Hikvision Turbo HD cameras. Honestly, the image is basically the same. I suggest not wasting your money on 1080 as those cameras cost almost twice as much.

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720p and 1080p cannot produce the same image quality try checking your camera settings again you will find a huge difference in the image quality.

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